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Hotels had been meeting for decades to exchange insider information regarding occupancy rates and future pricing projections.
Local tip-off takes us to a hanami cherry blossom viewing site that’s yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
Case is Japan’s first arrest and conviction for selling Switch with unauthorized modifications.
Three different patterns featuring the staff and customers of the Studio Ghibli bathhouse of the gods.
Godiva Japan’s new Stone-ground Uji Matcha Chocolixir is a powered-up version of many things we love
“Matcha chocolate” is already enough to get us excited, but this drink’s ingredients even more special.
Don’t panic–these “burgers” aren’t a combination of meat and sweets but are rather burger-shaped cookie sandwiches in Kirby-inspired pink.
A quick way for Ghibli fans to give themselves a smile at least twice a day while commuting or traveling in Japan.
24,000 Japanese drivers scrupulously submit payment offers after expressway collection system breaks
Many more are yet to do so, though, and the toll collector isn’t planning to let them off for free.
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Fading Tokyo – Searching for signs of the Showa era as local neighborhoods evolve[Photos]
Tokyo turns its phone booths into free Wi-Fi hotspots, and here’s how to use them
Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Japan’s prime minister exchanges Dragon Ball kamehamehas with president of France[Video]
Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
If you bought something in the Nintendo Museum, they might owe you some money for overcharging
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Tumblr artist designs Legend of Zelda movie posters in Studio Ghibli style
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
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Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]- Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Totoro and Calcifer become little light-up lanterns for Ghibli-style excursions or at-home decor
Tokyo’s best museum for foreign travelers finally reopens after being closed for four years- Pokémon lacquerware series expands for Year of the Horse with new handcrafted design[Video]
Picturesque Tokyo park plays host to millions of flowers and soap bubbles this spring
Tokyo subway and almost all Tokyo train lines now accepting credit card tap payments
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
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Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026- Japan now has a special desk for people who work at home with a pet cat[Photos]
- Famous Tokyo cherry blossom spot installs view-blocking screens to fight overcrowding[Video]
- Uniqlo announces new T-shirts for One Piece, Naruto and more for manga publisher’s 100th birthday
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character- Krispy Kreme releases Super Mario doughnuts in Japan for a limited time
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
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Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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If you bought something in the Nintendo Museum, they might owe you some money for overcharging
Japan now has stricter requirements for foreigners applying for citizenship
Tokyo Station staff share their top 10 favorite ekiben
Tumblr artist designs Legend of Zelda movie posters in Studio Ghibli style
Japan now sells…sake made with moth poop?!?
The Almost All Lettuce Burger from Dom Dom Burger really lives up to its name
Japanese man drives truck that’s on fire directly to fire station, drops flaming potatoes[Videos]
Fatal stabbing at Pokémon Center in Tokyo reignites concern over rising stalking cases in Japan
Road trip! All-you-can-eat tempura for just 700 yen in Kumamoto Prefecture
We tried Tokyo’s “rent a middle-aged Japanese man” service, and it was awesome!
New retro museum in Tokyo is like a time portal back to the Showa era【Photos】
Anime and video game backgrounds now free to download for video conference calls
Iron flavoured traditional Japanese candy is a thing, and you bet we tried it
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